The end of our public school education has arrived. Our high school days are coming to a close as we say farewell today.
It’s been four years of hard work and sleepless nights trying to pass our AP and IB exams, so
colleges know we’re competent enough to handle college coursework. Athletes
too put in four years of working hard on the football field, basketball court, and soccer field to get recruited by a college that will maximize their talents or these were the final four years playing the games that marked their childhoods.
All that work on the fields, in the classroom, in the music rooms or with other clubs has led to this
special moment at the end of high school and to the Class of 2024’s graduation. Today was the Farewell Ceremony and in two weeks on June 7 at Towson University we will walk across the stage and officially leave the nest of Kenwood High School.
Some maybe aren’t sure yet what high school prepared them for but others like Zain Ahmad can already see how his time in high school is preparing him for the next chapter. Ahmad took rigorous classes that he feels has given him an advantage for the next step in life.
High school isn’t just about the academic journey but also their personal growth. One
prominent example of this would be Kelvin Ganesh who shares, “High school provided a supportive
environment where I formed long-lasting friendships with like-minded individuals.” High school was a great place to not only grow academically in our potential career interests but also a chance to start to get involved in our community through the great organizations offered at Kenwood.
High school in the big picture is one closed chapter in our lives just like middle and elementary school. Some of us will move on to pursue higher education while others of us will join the military or enter the workforce. Wherever our path leads next, the lessons we learn in high school guides us on our journey forward to achieve our ultimate goals of being doctors, nurses, lawyers, teachers, and wherever our dreams may lead us.
Daniel has written for Eye of the Bluebird for the past two years. We appreciate his dedication and time to covering school news and being an important part of his school community.
